Add Fade option in slideshow instead of slide Dawn 15V?

Topic summary

A user wants to add a fade transition effect to their slideshow in Shopify’s Dawn 15V theme, replacing the default slide transition.

Technical Solution Provided:

  • BSS-TekLabs provided detailed code modifications including:
    • CSS changes to implement fade effects using opacity and transitions
    • JavaScript code to handle slide transitions with class toggling
    • Instructions to locate and modify slideshow files (slideshow.liquid, slideshow.js)

Implementation Challenges:

  • The original poster is comfortable with coding but expressed concern about breaking things
  • Initial attempt to implement the solution failed - the fade effect isn’t working as expected
  • User may have made errors during code implementation

Current Status:
The issue remains unresolved. BSS-TekLabs offered direct assistance if the user cannot implement the changes independently. The discussion includes recommendations for backing up theme files, testing in development environment, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility before deploying changes.

Summarized with AI on November 7. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

hey @arnoldmattt

I am comfortable with coding , please tell me the codes, I will just add them.